c_s_1987 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Here's one that's a little bit debatable. And, it was a single: Acquiesce - Oasis (1998) The vocals at the beginning are only backing vocals. But, you can't deny they start at exactly the same time as the backing guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_s_1987 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Here's one I though Martin might get: Oceans - Pearl Jam (1992) (Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town would work - except that it isn't a single). But, it seems that there is one band that has quite a few singles that have vocals and music starting at the same time - Queen! Save Me Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy Don't Stop Me Now Also, I think about half of Queen's singles have the vocals starting before the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeBB Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 ...you can't deny they start at exactly the same time as the backing guitar. ACtually, I can deny anything. Those wailing vocals start several seconds before the guitar, at least in that clip. Or am I nuts??? LBB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_s_1987 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) That's because that video doesn't have very good sound quality. There is also a backing guitar track that is almost impossible to hear in that video, and it starts at exactly the same time as the vocals. EDIT: Here's a video of half the song with better sound quality: Acquiesce Edited January 2, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 I don't think Acquiesce fits the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Here's one I though Martin might get: Oceans - Pearl Jam (1992) (Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town would work - except that it isn't a single). I didn't even think of thinking of Pearl Jam songs... good call These are a little fudgy, but: Hey Ya by Outkast I love the new video feature ( ) but this one isn't the original, but some cover version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeBB Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Some soul faves: Standing In the Shadows Of Love - The Four Tops (Stop!) The Love You Save - The Jackson 5 War - Edwin Starr (if you ignore the drum roll) Say It Loud (I'm Black, I'm Proud) - James Brown Heart and Soul - the Cleftones All accumulating here: http://view.playlist.com/14437973003 LBB Edited January 2, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeBB Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Ooh, here's one for you, Seeker: I'm A Boy - The Who http://view.playlist.com/14437973003 LBB ps, also Call Me Lightning (yuck!) Edited January 2, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Knights of Cydonia - Muse The vocals are more shouts, but they start together with the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 I veto Acquiesce also... the initial vocals aren't really part of Acquiesce the song (you know?) - and even if they are, they start before the guitar (as mentioned). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 "Albini" by Nerve Rack fits the criteria, although it came out on a flex-disc EP, rather than a single, and didn't exactly trouble the charts. Alas, there is no youtube footage of "Albini", but, who knows, maybe one day... Curiously, in "Albini" the vocals and instruments also end simultaneously, (and somewhat abruptly). Is this some kind of a record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 That is an excellent example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Maybe that band created an unique type of song, praise them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 O mighty Nerve Rack, you are trooly awsum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeBB Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'm afraid that Roxy Music managed the rare simultaneous stand-and-stop with Do The Strand some years earlier. But Nerve Rack have obviously taken the idea to eleven. LBBB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_s_1987 Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) ACtually, I can deny anything. Those wailing vocals start several seconds before the guitar, at least in that clip. Or am I nuts??? LBB I don't think Acquiesce fits the bill. I veto Acquiesce also... the initial vocals aren't really part of Acquiesce the song (you know?) - and even if they are, they start before the guitar (as mentioned). Why does everone here hate me? I guess I'll drop the issue, as the background intro isn't really part of the song... ...But the first backing guitar chord does start at exactly the same time as the backing vocals. It's hard to hear the first guitar chord, but it's there. Edited January 3, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Why does everone here hate me? I don´t... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeBB Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 Why does everone here hate me? Edna doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind-fitter Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 Anybody who is desperately keen to hear Nerve Rack's incredible "vocals and music begin and end simultaneously" track, "Albini", can download it HERE It comes with all the rest of the tracks from the Ablaze flexi as a zipped file, so you need to unzip the file to access the individual tracks. Personally, I find "Life Saver" a more satisfying listening experience than Albini, but maybe that's just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollposition Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Buddy Holly by Weezer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Clown Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 The glorious and life affirming Alison's Starting To Happen by The Lemonheads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeBB Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Buddy Holly by Weezer. Ooh yeah, how did I miss that one? A perfect example. LBBB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumboXL Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Manfred Mann: Oh No, Not My Baby. Ends as abrupt as it begins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I believe I Want You by The Beatles has a note-for-note vocal/guitar beginning. But then, that was not a single release. As you were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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